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The Arc Offers Legal and Financial Planning Webinars

The Arc - for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc of Washington State and The Arc of King County are offering virtual sessions to help people with disabilities and families plan for the future. Topics include decision-making supports, financial planning, public benefits and long-term care needs.

Future Planning: Legal & Financial Tools

Hosted by The Arc of Washington State

Attorney Christy Ibrahim will lead a free, two-part Zoom series for people with disabilities, family members and caregivers.

November 4, 2026, at 7 p.m. — Guardianship and Alternatives to Guardianship
Explore decision-making options, including supported decision-making, powers of attorney and guardianship.

December 2, 2026, at 7 p.m. — Wills, Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts
Learn how these tools can support financial planning for the future.

Register for the two-part Legal and Financial tools series.

Special Needs Master Plan

Hosted by The Arc of King County

November 16, 2026, at 7 p.m. PST | Zoom

Mary McDirmid, ChSNC®, ChFC®, will lead a session for families with loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her approach considers immediate needs and future goals alongside the needs of the entire family.

Topics include cost of care, funding strategies, legal and support strategies, public benefits eligibility, care planning and understanding the planning process.

Register for Special Needs Master Plan.

The Special Needs Master Plan session provides educational information and is not intended as advice or a recommendation for any specific product, strategy or service. Participants are encouraged to consult their own tax or legal counsel.

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